Kenya: Murkomen Questions Why PSV Sector 'Understood' Uhuru but Protests Under Ruto

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has questioned why the public transport sector did not stage protests during former President Uhuru Kenyatta's administration despite… Read more »

Kenya: Four Killed, 348 Arrested in Nationwide Protests Over High Fuel Costs, Murkomen Says

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen says four people were killed Monday during nationwide protests sparked by rising fuel costs. Read more »

Kenya: Ruto Vows Justice for Rachel Wandetto After Fatal Petrol Attack Over Tattoo

President William Ruto has vowed justice for Rachel Wandetto, who died after she was doused with petrol and set ablaze over a tattoo bearing the President's image. Read more »

Kenya: Two Killed in Kiambu and Nakuru As Fuel Hike Protests Turn Deadly

At least two people were killed in Kiambu and Nakuru during protests sparked by the latest fuel price hikes, as police arrested several demonstrators amid widespread destruction… Read more »

Kenya: Heavy Security Deployed On Thika Road, Kiambu As Fuel Protests Turn Violent

Heavy security deployment was mounted across parts of Kiambu County and sections of Thika Road on Monday after incidents of vandalism, road barricades and destruction of vehicles… Read more »

Kenya: State Directed to Release SGR Contracts After Appeal Court Ruling

The Court of Appeal has ordered the disclosure of contracts and related documents for the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) project, upholding a High Court decision that directed the… Read more »

Kenya: Nairobi Fuel Protest Turns Violent as Clashes Erupt

A private vehicle was set ablaze and others vandalised on Thika Road on Monday morning as fuel protest tensions escalated into running battles between protesters and police,… Read more »

Kenya: Chaos As Burning Tyres Block Thika Road, Leaving Githurai Commuters Stranded

Chaos gripped Thika Road Monday morning after protesters lit tyres along sections of the road, forcing motorists to make abrupt U-turns and disrupting movement around the Githurai… Read more »

Kenya: Boda Boda Riders Abandon Apps As Transport Strike Boosts Demand Amid Fuel Protest

Ride-hailing boda boda operators abandoned digital apps on Monday and reverted to conventional roadside pick-ups as demand for two-wheel transport surged following a nationwide… Read more »

Kenya: Kilimani Arrest in Multi-Million Gold Scam As Accomplice Escapes

A woman believed to be the mastermind behind a multi-million gold scam targeting an American national has been arrested by detectives from the DCI Nairobi Regional Headquarters. Read more »

Kenya: Murkomen Vows Crackdown On Hate-Fuelled Political Violence After Artist Wandetto Attack

Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen on Sunday evening visited artist Rachel Wandetto at Kenyatta National Hospital after she sustained severe… Read more »

Kenya: NPS Assures Public of Security As Nationwide Psv Strike Begins Over Fuel Prices

The National Police Service (NPS) has assured Kenyans of their safety as a planned nationwide public transport strike kicked off Monday, even as major PSV operators withdrew fleets… Read more »

Kenya: Magereza Academy Closed Indefinitely After Suspected Arson Incident

Magereza Academy has been closed indefinitely following a suspected arson incident that destroyed a dormitory and left several learners injured. Read more »

Kenya: Explainer - What the 2026 PBO Regulations Mean for NGOs and Civil Society in Kenya

Kenya's nonprofit and civil society sector is entering a new legal era following the rollout of the Public Benefit Organizations (PBO) Regulations, 2026, which operationalize the… Read more »

Africa: KNH Murder Suspect Kalombotole Could Be Sent to South Africa for Mental Assessment

A court has ordered a fresh psychiatric evaluation for murder suspect Kennedy Kalombotole following conflicting medical reports on his mental fitness, with the judge indicating… Read more »

Kenya: Senate Defends Gachagua Impeachment Process As Constitutional in Court Battle

The Senate has defended its handling of the impeachment proceedings against former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, telling the court that it acted fully within the Constitution… Read more »

Kenya: Stakeholders Oppose Plan to Transform KNBS Into Authority

A section of stakeholders participating in public hearings on the proposed Statistics Bill 2026 in Nakuru have raised concerns over key proposals in the draft law, warning that… Read more »

Kenya: Three Arrested in Sh5.2mn Fraud Targeting Public Trustee Estates Account

Detectives have arrested three suspects linked to a sophisticated fraud syndicate that siphoned Sh5,226,735 from the Public Trustee Administration Estates Account under the Office… Read more »

Kenya: Gachagua Was Given Fair Hearing During Impeachment, Court Told

Lawyers representing the National Assembly of Kenya have defended the impeachment proceedings against former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, telling the court that the process… Read more »

Kenya: IEBC Vows Action Against Electoral Code Violations Ahead of Thursday By-Elections

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) warned on Wednesday that it will take firm disciplinary action against any polling officials who violate the electoral… Read more »

Kenya: IEBC Confirms Readiness for Emurua Dikirr, Porro and Endo By-Elections

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission says it has finalized preparations ahead of Thursday's by-elections in Emurua Dikirr Constituency, as well as Porro and Endo… Read more »

Kenya: National Assembly Rejects Claims of Unfair Gachagua Impeachment

Lawyers representing the National Assembly have defended the impeachment process against former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, dismissing claims that he was denied an… Read more »

Kenya: Dr Dan Gikonyo Put to Task Over Medical Timelines in Gachagua Impeachment Case

Veteran cardiologist Dan Gikonyo came under sustained pressure in court on Wednesday as lawyers in the impeachment case involving former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua… Read more »

Kenya: 'Taking Ballot Photos Could Cost You Ksh1 Million,' IEBC Warns

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has cautioned voters participating in Thursday's by-election that they risk incurring a fine of up to Ksh1 million, a jail term… Read more »

Kenya: Green Belt Movement Opposes Plan to Allow Roads, Utilities in Forests

The Green Belt Movement has opposed a proposed amendment to the Forest Conservation and Management Act, warning that it could expose public forests to increased infrastructure… Read more »